With the battle against COVID-19 underway, physicians are at a much greater risk for burnout than ever. Working even longer hours, interacting with high-risk patients and doctors, feeling inadequately equipped due to the lack of PPE or tests, and practicing extensive social distancing even at home to protect loved ones (Premier), means physicians are piling… [Read More…]
Preserving PPE While Facing COVID-19
With the increased risk that comes with treating those who have or think they have COVID-19, healthcare professionals are struggling to protect themselves while facing a national shortage of supplies. In this article, CNECT will be outlining some recommendations on how to preserve Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. For… [Read More…]
The Economic Burden of the Opioid Epidemic
As of July of 2019, the CDC recorded a 5.6% decline in US opioid overdose deaths, the first time this number has dropped since 1999. During this period from 1999 to 2019, there have been almost 400,000 overdose deaths related to misuse of opioids, and every day an estimated 130 people die from opioid overdoses1…. [Read More…]
Is Your Organization Prepared for a Disaster?
Is your organization prepared for a disaster? Disasters can strike at any time. While we do not get to choose the time or place where they may wreak havoc, affect our personal and family safety, or impact our businesses and communities, we can choose to have a plan and to be prepared. Over the… [Read More…]
The Virtual Dental Home – A Guide To Portable and Teledentistry Essentials
The Virtual Dental Home – A Guide to Portable and Teledentistry Essentials At-risk populations often face multiple challenges that impact their ability to access care even when that care is provided on a sliding-fee scale or at no charge at all; lack of reliable transportation, risking job loss from taking time off, income loss needed… [Read More…]
